In Adult Swim's 'Common Side Effects,' the protagonist Marshall discovers a miraculous mushroom that can cure all ailments, igniting a conflict with the pharmaceutical industry and DEA. While Marshall aims to help those in need with his discovery, he finds himself on the run, pursued by agents who view him as a threat. Co-creators Bennett and Hely depict Marshall as a moral compass in a flawed healthcare system, blending altruism with a feral, anti-establishment energy that also challenges societal norms.
Often, he feels like the show's only character who has a conscience and wants to do good in the world.
the show's true villain is the (American) healthcare system they have all been forced to live within.
Though Common Side Effects leads with Marshall's altruism, Bennett and Hely also wanted to infuse him with the kind of fringe-y, antiestablishment energy.
a strange mushroom that can heal any sickness or injury is either a miracle or a doomsday scenario, depending on who you ask.
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